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Title: Re: What do you guys know about the Russian Orthodox Church?
Post by: ActiveX on January 06, 2004, 02:47:40 am

I know who you mean...

Title: What do you guys know about the Russian Orthodox Church?
Post by: Sirgod on January 04, 2004, 10:49:29 am

I have a friend coming over this afternoon, and he is a russian Orthodox. about all I know is they on't use Latin per say, But It would be nice to know abit more in case the subject comes up.

stephen

Title: Re: What do you guys know about the Russian Orthodox Church?
Post by: Falaris on January 04, 2004, 07:18:39 pm

Can't say I know much about it, but I've been in a few orthodox churches while in eastern europe. It's a very different 'relation' to them - sort of like you can go there in the lunch break, eat your lunch (brought with you of course), have a confession, light a candle, back to work. Seems a very relaxed and natural way to worship, while at the same time very respectful.

But wether that is in any way relevant or helpful I kind of doubt. I haven't been to russia, and religion was persecuted there so that might have some effect I didn't see where I was.

Title: Re: What do you guys know about the Russian Orthodox Church?
Post by: Kmelew on January 04, 2004, 11:02:00 pm

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I have a friend coming over this afternoon, and he is a russian Orthodox. about all I know is they on't use Latin per say, But It would be nice to know abit more in case the subject comes up.

stephen

I think this forum will help quite a bit.

Best Wishes!

BTW Orthodox Christmas is coming up. The Orthodox churches use the Julian Calendar which is about 15 days behind the Gregorian Calender which the Catholic Church uses.

The traditional Christmas greeting for Eastern Christians is:

Christ is Born!
Glorify Him!

Title: Re: What do you guys know about the Russian Orthodox Church?
Post by: Sirgod on January 05, 2004, 09:39:56 am